Saint Paul - Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Jeffrey Like to the Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board.

Like was born and raised on a family farm in Murray County near Slayton, Minnesota. He received an associate degree in agricultural business from Willmar Technical College. From 1980 to 1981, he served as an agronomy manager in Adams, Wisconsin. In 1981, Like returned to Murray County to accept the position of agronomy division manager for the Chandler Cooperative. He has held this position for the past 27 years. Like and his wife, Stacy, reside in Slayton. They are the parents of three children. Like is reappointed as a representative of agricultural chemical retailers to a four year term that expires January 2, 2012.

The Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board provides reimbursement for the clean-up cost of pesticide and fertilizer spills. Reimbursement funds come from the Agricultural Chemical Response and Reimbursement Account (ACRRA). The board is made up of five members, including three appointed by the Governor.